Galatasaray President Gives New Update on the Permanent Signing of Osimhen

Galatasaray President Gives New Update on the Permanent Signing of Osimhen

  • Victor Osimhen has recently been linked with a permanent transfer to Galatasaray following his impressive form
  • Swirling reports have detailed that the Istanbul outfit is willing to pay a fee in the region of €5 million for the Nigerian forward
  • Galatasaray president, Dursun Ozbek, has recently addressed the growing talks linking the club to the permanent signing of Osimhen

Do not miss an opportunity to join FREE webinar by Legit.ng. AI in Action: Practical Skills for Creative Professionals. Register here!

Talks about Victor Osimhen's future have surged back into the spotlight, especially with the winter transfer window fast approaching.

The star forward, who dominated summer headlines with links to multiple clubs both in and outside Europe, ultimately chose to join Galatasaray after various potential moves fell through.

Victor Osimhen is currently heavily linked with a permanent transfer to Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen celebrates with the fans after the Turkish Super Lig match between Galatasaray and Besiktas at Rams Park Stadium on October 28, 2024. Image: Ahmad Mora.
Source: Getty Images

Osimhen has quickly adapted to life at the Istanbul club, contributing to eight goals in as many appearances for the Yellow and Reds, according to data from Fotmob.

Read also

Former Besiktas star explains why Victor Osimhen is a "cheat code"

His impressive performances have sparked renewed interest in the possibility of a permanent transfer to the Istanbul side.

Amid these swirling rumours, Galatasaray president, Dursun Ozbek, has now provided an update on Osimhen’s potential signing.

Galatasaray president provides update on signing Osimhen

In an interview captured by Haber Aktuel, the president of the Turkish club expressed his admiration for Osimhen and discussed the possibility of signing the forward permanently.

"Galatasaray Football Team is enjoying a successful season, and Victor Osimhen is our player this year, delivering strong performances,” he stated.
"We have time to consider the future structure of Galatasaray, and we will take that into account later. As the Board of Directors, our goal is to please the Galatasaray community, and we are focused on achieving success."
"Galatasaray is on the path to success, and we will evaluate our position accordingly. It would be premature to discuss these matters today. Osimhen is a very important player, and we are thrilled to have him representing Turkey."

Read also

Osimhen Declared Fit for Galatasaray’s Europa League Showdown vs Tottenham

Osimhen himself has subtly indicated his interest in remaining with the Istanbul club. As the transfer window approaches, it remains to be seen what will happen with the Nigerian forward's immediate future.

Ex-Besiktas boss lauds Osimhen

Legit.ng in another report detailed that former Besiktas coach, Sergen Yalcin, praised Osimhen’s impressive performances at Galatasaray.

The title-winning manager stated that the Nigerian forward is the best striker in the Turkish league and adds an undue advantage to Okan Buruk’s Galatasaray team.

PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy!

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Ero Samson avatar

Ero Samson (Sports Editor) Samson Ero is a sports journalist with a track record of over six years in the Nigerian media industry. He has honed his skills at EPL Partners Nigeria Limited and Transsion Holdings, where he covered various sports stories and general news working as Content Operation Specialist and Content Coordinator. He graduated from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism in 2023. Reach him via email at ero.samson@sportsbrief.com.